Morning lows in the Arizona/California desert growing region dipped into the upper 20°s to low 30°s over the weekend. Similar temperatures are being reported this morning, with moderate-to heavy lettuce ice expected to cause harvesting delays of 3-4 hours.

The current forecast calls for winds to pick up today, with gusts up to 35mph by this afternoon. Freezing morning temperatures will persist throughout the week, decreasing in severity late in the week. Daytime highs will remain in the mid-60°s to low 70°s, but ground temperatures have cooled dramatically, hindering plant growth.

Apart from stalled growth, the combination of high winds followed by freezing temperatures in 10 out of the last 11 days will have lasting effects on case weights, quality, and shelf-life performance of lettuce and tender leaf items in particular.

Markon inspectors continue to monitor desert row crop supplies closely and are working with growers to secure the best product for Markon orders.

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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